WeakenDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Because school computers are set up at heights that force kids into awkward positions, the researcher believes the installers ignored posture and that the kids are at risk for the same injuries adults get at work.
Conclusion: Elementary school computer setups were likely installed without ergonomic considerations and pose a high risk of injury to children.
Reasoning: Keyboards and monitors in schools are positioned too high for children, leading to poor posture similar to that of office workers who suffer from repetitive stress injuries.
Analysis: The researcher makes a bold leap from 'the equipment is poorly positioned' to 'the installers didn't care' and 'the risk is equal to office workers.' To weaken this, we should look for a difference between children and office workers—perhaps children spend far less time at these stations, meaning the risk of injury doesn't actually manifest. Alternatively, maybe the high placement was a deliberate choice for a reason other than posture, such as safety or visibility. Look for an answer that breaks the link between the poor setup and the high risk of injury. It's a bit like assuming someone hates cooking just because they burnt one toast; there might be more to the story.
Conclusion: Elementary school computer setups were likely installed without ergonomic considerations and pose a high risk of injury to children.
Reasoning: Keyboards and monitors in schools are positioned too high for children, leading to poor posture similar to that of office workers who suffer from repetitive stress injuries.
Analysis: The researcher makes a bold leap from 'the equipment is poorly positioned' to 'the installers didn't care' and 'the risk is equal to office workers.' To weaken this, we should look for a difference between children and office workers—perhaps children spend far less time at these stations, meaning the risk of injury doesn't actually manifest. Alternatively, maybe the high placement was a deliberate choice for a reason other than posture, such as safety or visibility. Look for an answer that breaks the link between the poor setup and the high risk of injury. It's a bit like assuming someone hates cooking just because they burnt one toast; there might be more to the story.
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Unlock Full Passage7.Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the researcher's argument?
Correct Answer
C
C undercuts the ‘same risk’ conclusion by stating that children are less susceptible to RSIs due to greater suppleness. Even if posture is suboptimal, their risk is not equal to that of office workers, weakening the argument’s key inference.
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